A review by maxsebastian
The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris

adventurous funny hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Telling the Norse cannon from Loki's perspective, The Gospel of Loki reads as a sort of cross between Circe and Norse Mythology (although it came out years before both of them). Entralling and yet clearly not someone you'd trust as a friend, Loki's voice, as written by Harris and performed by Corduner is absolutely fantastic. While containing a similar cast to the Thor movies and wider Marvel universe, the characters and stories here feel distinct, Loki is introduced to the Aesir as Odin's brother, not Thor's, for instance. In more than just its title, Harris references the Bible in this story, providing some interesting comparisons that are worthy of more thought.